Maratón Rover México a Cuernavaca
The Lowdown
The Maratón Rover México a Cuernavaca is Mexico's oldest marathon, founded in 1955 by Scout Group 7 and organized today by Grupo Scout 11 Santa Mónica under the Solo Para Salvajes banner. The 2026 edition, marking 70 years since the race's founding, runs point-to-point on Sunday, October 11, starting at 7:00 AM at the Monumento al Caminero in Tlalpan, Mexico City (2,300 m), and finishing 42 kilometers later at the Estadio Centenario in Cuernavaca, Morelos (1,830 m). A shorter 31-kilometer option finishes at the Tres Marías highway landmark. The rugged mountain course climbs to 3,460 meters at Volcán El Pelado before descending through forests and trails into Morelos, making it one of Mexico's most physically demanding point-to-point races. Registration includes a bib number, commemorative shirt, finisher medal, certificate, aid stations, and awards-ceremony access, with separate Scout categories capped at age 23.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Challenging elevation
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Monumento al Caminero (start, Tlalpan, Mexico City)
Volcán El Pelado (race's highest point, 3,460 m)
Tres Marías (31K finish landmark, on the Mexico City–Cuernavaca highway)
Estadio Centenario de Cuernavaca (42K finish, finish venue since 1971)
Mexico City to Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Scout categories limited to participants 23 and under
- General categories segmented by age: Libre (39 and under), Master (40-49), Veterano (50-59), Plus (60+)
Required Documents
- Official photo ID
- Signed liability waiver
Entry Methods
- Online registration via marcate.com.mx or carrerasmexico.com
- In-person registration at physical locations in Mexico City and Tlalnepantla
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Review the official cancellation and transfer policy on the marcate.com.mx registration page before registering
Considered Mexico's oldest marathon, founded in 1955 by Scout Group 7
Organized today by Grupo Scout 11 Santa Mónica under the 'Solo Para Salvajes' banner
The 2026 edition marks 70 years since the race's founding
The Estadio Centenario de Cuernavaca has been the finish line since 1971
A non-standard 31K distance is also offered, finishing at Tres Marías rather than the full 42K finish in Cuernavaca
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